NewsSep 24, 2026
Lorain Preparatory Academy: 2025-26 Ohio Academic Results
Lorain Preparatory Academy's 2025-26 Ohio Report Card shows a Performance Index of 58.1, up 5.9 points in two years, and a Progress rating up to 3 stars.
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Home of the Lions
Now enrolling grades K–8 in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain Preparatory Academy is a tuition-free, public community school that also offers free breakfast, lunch and bus transportation.
- K–8Learning from kindergarten through eighth grade
- Tuition-freeA public community school in Lorain, Ohio
- Free meals & busingFree breakfast, lunch and bus transportation
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The Lion Way, Everyday!
A school where every child is truly seen.
Lorain Preparatory Academy is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for students in grades K–8. We pair high academic standards with the individualized attention only a small school environment can provide, and we go beyond the standard school day to help your child thrive.
01Personalized Growth: a multi-tiered support system identifies learning gaps early, so no student is left behind.
02More Time to Learn: an extended school day and free after-school care give students extra academic engagement and parents peace of mind.
03Holistic Development: social-emotional learning and mental health wrap-around services build confidence and resilience.
04Accessible Education: dedicated transportation across Lorain and Clearview brings our school within reach of local families.
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NewsJan 8, 2026
Kindergarten Enrollment for Fall 2026 Is Open at Lorain Preparatory Academy!
Lorain Preparatory Academy opens tuition-free kindergarten enrollment for Fall 2026, offering small classes, play-based learning, and caring teachers.
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NewsMay 12, 2025
Parent Portal
Lorain Prep Academy parents can sign up for the Parent Portal with a student code from the school office to check grades and message teachers.
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